Family Caregivers Threatened with Legal Liability for Dementia Wandering
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legal liabilitydementiacaregiver stresswanderingelder abuse
Summary
Family caregivers of elderly with dementia face threats of elder abuse charges when the care recipient wanders, despite their best efforts. This legal liability creates immense stress and fear, as caregivers are held responsible for incidents they cannot fully prevent. Existing support systems do not protect caregivers from legal repercussions, leaving them vulnerable and overwhelmed.
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